The drugmaker is racing to capture more patients now that many compounding pharmacies are restricted from making Wegovy copycats, with rare exceptions.

Novo Nordisk said on Tuesday it was partnering with telehealth firms Hims & Hers , Ro and LifeMD to sell branded versions of Wegovy, ahead of potential restrictions on selling compounded versions of the obesity drug.

Novo Nordisk A/S is partnering with telehealth companies including Hims & Hers Health Inc., LifeMD Inc., and Ro to offer weight-loss drug Wegovy at lower price.